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This is going to get expensive.....

I've been devouring the expansive amount of information here and the good news is I have retained some...but I have clearly a long road ahead.

I cook at home daily and enjoy the process, especially that is so different from my day job.

Started with some Chicago Cutlery as a gift, procured Wustoff which I have now, and am looking for something significantly better.
Was given a gift of two Shun knives, and while I could enjoy some aspects, I felt the balance and height geometry were not to my liking....but it held promise.

So hence my search and landing squarely in your parade. Clearly the answer for my search is here....I just need to find my way a bit.

"Unfortunately" Jon at JKI is within driving distance, so I'll have to start looking at funding sources now for this upcoming habit.

Thanks in advance to all, and apologies for my upcoming stupid questions.

You are probably correct that this will become very expensive. You are wise beyond your post count

With that said, there is probably no better person than Jon (locally) to guide you through a sharpening and knife set up that will have amazing value and fit your needs. And a lot of others here can also give great advice. Jon actually talked me into a cheaper knife one time.

k.

There is a cult of ignorance in the United States...nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” -- Isaac Asimov

Piece of advice when visiting Jon's store: however much time you think you're going to spend there, TRIPLE IT. You will not want to leave. Knives to see, (perhaps some) knives to try. Stone to see, stones to try. Decisions to make...which knives and stones to buy?!? Darn it, I'm hyperventilating again. Seriously, it's a pretty cool place for a knife knut to visit.